Leeds and Sheffield have been knocked out of the running to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest.

The shortlist has been whittled down to Glasgow and Liverpool, with a final decision due "within weeks".

Leeds and Sheffield councils said they were both proud of the work put in on their Eurovision bids.

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said she was "hugely disappointed" Leeds was unsuccessful but wished Glasgow and Liverpool "the best of luck".

The BBC said the two remaining cities, which have riverside arena venues, had "the strongest overall offer".

The UK was chosen to host the contest after organisers decided it could not be staged by this year's winner, Ukraine, because of the ongoing war.

UK singer Sam Ryder finished second at this year's contest in Turin, Italy.

A hotly contested selection process saw 20 UK cities express an interest in hosting next year's show before that was narrowed down to seven, and now a final two.